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Festival & event paella in Murcott, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Murcott.
- Race days and sports events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering in Murcott
How our festival paella catering works in Murcott
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegan paella, and we are often booked for sports club events and charity and school events.
At a fête or field event near Murcott, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Murcott (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Murcott
It handles peak times well, because it’s served from big pans.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Murcott book us for events such as:
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Seasonal markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Murcott Mission Room? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Murcott? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Community events around Murcott
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your event is in the OX5 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Murcott to Oxford (7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Islip station, about 3.7 miles west.
Wherever your event is in OX5, we can cook for your guests. For events just outside Murcott, we cover Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). Not far away are Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Murcott: your questions answered
Is Murcott close to London?
About 51 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Murcott for guests?
The closest is Islip station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you cover Murcott?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Murcott and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Why choose live paella in Murcott?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See How we price And The cost guide.
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How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in Murcott have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff